CHERITON Fitzpaine Garden Club had its annual social in the garden and house of James and Erica Mason.

Despite the occasional light shower, we had a most enjoyable time, and envied their small, but very neat garden.

Each guest was greeted enthusiastically by their yellow labrador (nothing to do with the amazing selection of food etc!) and it gave us an opportunity to mingle.

The next meeting will be in the parish hall, where Andrew Dean and Ann Nixon will be demonstrating how to present entries at the summer show.

The meeting is open to members and non-members and is always informative and amusing.

The hall will be open from 7pm for a 7.30pm start, and there will be cheese and wine available, along with soft drinks, tea and coffee.

The summer show will be in the parish hall on Saturday, August 16 from 2.30pm. Entry is free, and there will be a raffle and plant stall.

Mary Nunn